Jake Fratkin s YIN-YANG ACUPUNCTURE PROTOCOL Using Japanese acupuncture and computer diagnosis for meridian balancing and structural alignment A THREE DAY INTENSIVE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 23 CEUs, NCCAOM Choose either December 6-8, 2013 or May 2-4, 2014 Friday and Saturday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM La Quinta Inn 902 Dillon Road Louisville, CO 80027 JAKE PAUL FRATKIN, OMD, L.Ac. Acupuncturist of the Year 1999; AAAOM, Teacher of the Year 2006 - SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS - Early Registration: Before November 11, 2013 for Session 1 or before April 7, 2014 for Session 2: $550 Regular Registration: $625 REGISTER BY PHONE, FAX, OR EMAIL Phone (303) 554-0722 Fax (303) 554-0299 info@drjakefratkin.com WHAT WE WILL LEARN Jake Fratkin s very effective acupuncture protocol developed over 35 years Computerized meridian diagnosis How to choose points to maximize efficient balancing Muscle-testing to confirm point selection Japanese painless needling technique Qi Gong training to enhance needle therapy A Hands-on supervised practice limited to 20 students
After 35 years of study and clinical practice, I have honed and focused various acupuncture approaches into my own system, which I call the Yin-Yang Acupuncture Protocol. I use this protocol with all of my patients, and get very good results. Not only do I treat a variety of conditions both internal and musculoskeletal - but the protocol offers patients without any complaints a reason to come in every month, as a way to stay healthy. The Yin-Yang Protocol relies primarily on Japanese style. It is a complete acupuncture protocol, offering a unique and effective therapy for both chronic and acute problems. The complete treatment treats both front and back, restoring the patient to a state of balance and allowing deeper healing to take place. Initially a series of 4-6 treatments is given weekly, and then the patient can come in once monthly for health maintenance. The first part is the yin aspect of the treatment, performed on the front side of the body. Here, we concentrate on Meridian Therapy the diagnosis and balancing of a patient s meridian network. In Japanese meridian balancing, individualized excesses and deficiencies of the 24 acupuncture channels are diagnosed and treated. When the meridians are balanced, the channels and their related organs enjoy free circulation of qi and blood allowing the body to heal itself. This root treatment results in real improvement from illness and injury. At this point, we integrate ear treatment as an effective branch treatment. The second part of the protocol treats the yang aspect. Addressing the musculoskeletal structure, it is performed on the back. Here, all major structural holding points are released with needles, and the spine is assessed and treated. We also integrate a variation of Manaka s Eight Extraordinary Channel treatment. This release is very relaxing to the patient, and allows us to do do branch treatments on affected joints such as the neck, shoulder, lower back, hips and back of the ankle. By balancing the yin and the yang, this protocol offers a complete root balance for the patient, and can be given alone, or accompanied by a branch treatment that concentrates on the patient s complaint. Branch treatments can include various styles and approaches, including traditional Chinese acupuncture, Japanese branch treatment, Master Tung acupuncture, ear acupuncture, Korean hand acupuncture, etc. The protocol depends on two skills that the student will need to develop: accurately finding and assessing points, and proper needle insertion and control. Towards this end, we will teach muscle testing of one s own fingers to determine point location and need for treatment, and qi gong exercises to enhance needle technique, basically accumulating and sending qi through one s fingers, into the needle, and along the meridian.
USING A COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSIS DEVICE For many years I used pulse diagnosis to determine meridian imbalances, and I have come to the conclusion that computerized diagnosis is superior, reliable and quick. In my own practice I use the AcuGraph system, but I also respect the MEAD device. Students will be taught how to use both devices, and since this workshop is predicated on using computer diagnosis, it is expected (but not required) that the student will purchase a device before, during or after the workshop. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF OUR COURSE Computerized diagnosis using the AcuGraph device Evaluating meridian imbalances the underlying pattern to all illness and injury o The primary imbalance o 24 hour cycle imbalance o Yang-yin partner imbalance o P.I.E. and Ratio information How to choose the correct points o Sedation and tonification points o Crossing points and 5 Element points o Luo-connecting and Xi-cleft points Muscle testing your own fingers (o-ring) o To determine point excess and deficiency o To see if a point recommendation is really needed or not Japanese needle technique: using very thin needles at shallow insertion for maximum meridian adjustment (painless for your patient!) Application of Manaka s Eight Extraordinary Channel Therapy Ishizaka style spinal treatment Applications of electric micro-stim for reducing inflammation and pain, and promoting healing Integrating Ear Acupuncture as a branch treatment Use of ion-pumping cords to transfer places of excess to places of deficiency Use of SOT blocks (Sacral-Occiptal Technique) to treat rotated hips or uterus Qi gong training for enhancing needle effectiveness Qi gong meridian circulation for keeping your own meridians balanced, without acupuncture Plenty of supervised practice with the computer, point selection, and needle technique REQUIREMENTS Practitioners must be licensed to practice acupuncture in their state. NCCAOM or California license is expected. Sorry, no students.
The workshop will be held at La Quinta Inn in Louisville, Colorado, about 12-15 minutes from downtown Boulder. Space is limited to 20 practitioners. Register early for either the December program or the May, 2014 program. JAKE PAUL FRATKIN, OMD, L.Ac. has been in acupuncture practice since 1978. Following a seven year apprenticeship training in Meridian Therapy with Dr. Ineon Moon, he studied further with Miki Shima, Stephen Birch, and followers of Fukushima Kodo. Since 1996, he has followed the Meridian Therapy work of Shudo Denmai and Stephen Brown. He has been a frequent contributor to the Japanese acupuncture journal North American Journal of Oriental Medicine and is the author of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, The Clinical Desk Reference (2001). Dr. Fratkin was named Acupuncturist of the Year, 1999, American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and Teacher of the Year, 2006, American Association of Teachers of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AATAOM). FAVORABLE QUOTES FROM PRIOR PARTICIPANTS OF THIS COURSE From the Louisville, Colorado course, June, 2009: Jake is a master practitioner and a wonderful teacher. He has a great gift for integrating many valuable clinical approaches into a coherent approach. I m very excited about raising the bar in my practice using many of these new techniques. ~Darren Starwynn, Phoenix, Arizona; Inventor of the ACUTRON, electrostim therapy machine The subject was thoroughly covered. As always, Fratkin brings his core experience with the material covered. This is my fourth workshop I ve done with Jake over a period of 7 or 8 years and it is obvious how he continues to evolve. He introduces not only the core material but brings aspects of other viable systems to your attention. You go home with something for now and much to work with. I recommend this course. ~Parago Jones, Longmont, CO; Director of Clinical Studies, Colorado School of TCM, Denver, CO This is straight forward, well taught information with great practical applications. Amazingly effective techniques. ~Charlotte Rafter, Yachats, Oregon Excellent! Great handouts. Appreciated how Jake manages a class in order to present all of the material ~Renee Dalrymple, Indianola, Iowa
I have been looking for a practical acupuncture system since graduating 3-1/2 years ago. I believe I have found it. ~Michael Sakowich, Nederland, CO Jake gives a simple overview of Japanese root treatment with lots of branch options, both Japanese and Chinese. He puts it together in a practical protocol using muscle testing to confirm diagnosis and point selection. ~Kelly Kaeding, Burlington, Vermont I loved it. Great teaching style. ~Robert Rohlmeler, Coeur d Alene, Idaho From the Paris, France course, September, 2010: Just a word to tell you that Jake Fratkin s seminar went beautifully. All the students were deeply touched by this teaching, which brings acupuncture to another level. It is a different approach from Chinese acupuncture without betraying the tradition while remaining respectful of the knowledge of the ancients. Such an innovation in France! This training is going to allow me to evolve towards a more sensitive acupuncture, in better relationship with meridian dynamics and with a better understanding of the patient s body! I deeply appreciate Jake s generosity and enthusiasm. ~Philippe Sionneau: Organizer of the event Very practical, brilliant, easy! It is the energetics of the patient that I will now consider. This is what I was looking for. Thanks again, with gratitude. ~Dr. VM., Moselle, France A revolutionary training. It is going to deeply change my daily practice. ~M.H.A., Essonne, France Magnificent, superb, extraordinary. What a weekend it was! A must-do with a teacher showing deep kindness, deep simplicity, and a well of knowledge. ~A.M.B., Alpes-Maritime, France Excellent teaching, practical and educational. A teacher who is going to revolutionize my acupuncture practice. ~N.R., Seine-et-Marne, France This is what I have been looking for. The Japanese method is a different way to treat with more nuances. A beautiful discovery. ~V.K., Paris, France